How to Install Homebox on Windows 10

Homebox is an open-source, self-hosted webmail and file-sharing platform that allows you to create your own email server and cloud storage. It allows you to access your emails and files from anywhere and is built using various open source technologies such as Docker, Nginx, and PHP.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Homebox on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, you must have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• Windows 10 with PowerShell version 5.0 or higher
• Docker Desktop for Windows
• Git
• A web browser

Step 1: Download and Install Git

The first step is to download and install Git on your system. Follow the steps below:

1. Go to Git's official website.
2. Click on the Windows button under the "Downloads" section.
3. Once the download is complete, run the installer file and follow the installation wizard's instructions.

Step 2: Download and Install Docker Desktop for Windows

The next step is to download and install Docker Desktop for Windows. Follow the steps below:

1. Go to Docker's official website.
2. Click on the Download Docker Desktop for Windows button.
3. Once the download is complete, run the installer file and follow the installation wizard's instructions.
4. On successful installation, Docker icon will appear on the taskbar.

Step 3: Download and Install Homebox

The final step is to download and install Homebox. Follow the steps below:

1. Open PowerShell as an administrator.
2. Clone the Homebox repository by entering the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/progmaticltd/homebox.git
   

3. Navigate to the Homebox directory by entering the following command:

   cd homebox
   

4. Run the installation script by entering the following command:

   ./install.ps1
   

5. The installation script will start downloading and configuring the necessary components.
6. When the installation is complete, open a web browser and go to http://localhost.
7. You will be directed to the Homebox setup page. Follow the instructions to create your account, configure your email domain and start using Homebox.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Homebox on your Windows 10 machine. You can now use Homebox to host your own email server and cloud storage for personal or business use.

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